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Ceiling Detail604 viewsIn the Empress' Loge.
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Medallion604 viewsThe huge circular medallions date from the renovation of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid. They are inscribed with the names of Allah, Muhammad, the first four caliphs, and the grandchildren of Muhammad.
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Weather Readiness603 viewsElouise came prepared for extreme winter weather, up to and including Arctic blasts, while Chuck was all set for a balmy day at the beach.
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Decorative Plates603 viewsThese pieces departed from strict Islamic tradition by depicting scenes with people as well as animals.
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Side Streets of Beyoğlu603 viewsThe narrow streets branching off Istiklal were a veritable warren of pubs, cafes, markets and other small shops.
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Dolmabahçe Mosque603 viewsOttoman neo-Baroque mosque located near the Dolmabahçe Palace; completed in 1855.
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Grand Bazaar603 viewsThe Kapalıçarşı ("covered market") is one of the oldest and largest indoor malls in the world. It traces its beginnings to shortly after the Turkish conquest, and since then has grown to over 4,000 shops distributed over 61 covered avenues.
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Tetrapylon602 viewsThe Tetrapylon was a monumental gateway which greeted pilgrims when they approached the Temple of Aphrodite. It connected the major morth-south street to the sacred way heading toward the sanctuary of Aphrodite.
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Kaya Side Hotel near totality602 viewsThis is a slightly blurry view of the Kaya Side Hotel, as seen from the beachfront where we watched the eclipse, taken close to totality, when the light was getting low, the camera lens was wide open and the shutter speed too slow to deal with camera shake.
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Elegant Vase602 viewsAn intricate abstract design matching the urn in the previous picture.
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To the Point601 viewsThe man standing by the point of the blade gives you an idea of the size of these things.
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Treading the Heavens601 viewsBut tethered to the ground. They wanted to keep him on a tight leash so he wouldn't get into mischief, as he usually does.
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